Principal Training and Education Specialist - Robotics - Chicago, IL

Principal Training and Education Specialist – Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS)

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 5 Jun 2026.

Location:

Remote within the U.S. with up to 75% travel / seeking a candidate located near Chicago, IL to support our training facility.

The Principal Training and Education Specialist will deliver Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) technology training to surgeons, first assistants, and OR staff from a variety of surgical specialties aligned with the core strategy. This role will require up to 75% travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

• Deliver training courses to Health Care Professionals (HCP) at designated training partner facilities
• Establish relationships with designated external training entities in targeted geographies
• Work with the marketing and sales training team in a creative, dependable, and flexible manner to improve existing training programs
• Support RAS System troubleshooting at the training center
• Manage training center logistics, inventory, and training calendars in conjunction with key stakeholders
• In conjunction with training center staff, maintain all capital equipment, including but not limited to the cleaning and reprocessing of instruments and accessories

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 11+ years of relevant experience in clinical training, medical device sales with training responsibilities, or clinical education
• Associate's Degree with 9+ years of relevant experience in clinical training, medical device sales with training responsibilities, or clinical education
• Baccalaureate Degree with 7+ years of relevant experience in clinical training, medical device sales with training responsibilities, or clinical education

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical or Health Sciences, Nursing, Healthcare Management
• Strong background of clinical experience with ties to training healthcare professionals
• Experience in robotic surgery, capital equipment, or comparable advanced medical technology
• Proven experience training on complex clinical topics or technology
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to learn quickly in fast‑paced environments
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to operate both independently and collaboratively
• Solid understanding of surgical anatomy, OR workflows, and operating room protocol
• Exceptional presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and effective training methodologies
• High emotional intelligence and a professional, solutions‑oriented work style
• Commitment to continuous learning and personal development
• Highly process‑driven with strong attention to detail
• Safety‑focused with a commitment to following protocol

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The physical demands described in the Responsibilities section are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. For Office Roles, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile, interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co‑workers.

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise‑wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Salary ranges for U.S. (excl. PR) locations (USD): $ – $.

This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

Benefits and additional compensation for regular employees (20+ hours per week):

• Health, Dental…